Tamil Nadu 2026 — THIRUVOTTIYUR
Live intelligence and candidate analysis for the THIRUVOTTIYUR Assembly contest. Explore announced nominees, incumbent status, and financial profiles.
K.P.SHANKAR
DMK
+37,661
88,185 Votes
16
Announced
Open Seat
New Face Likely
2026 Candidate Lineup
1.51 Cr
0 Cases
Education
B.A., History
Profession
Information Awaited
8.79 Cr
0 Cases
Education
10th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
SENTHIL KUMAR. N
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
92.3 L
0 Cases
Education
SSLC
Profession
Information Awaited
MAHENDRA KUMAR. D
Bahujan Samaj Party
1.9 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
SUNDARARAJ. L
Communist Party of India (Marxist)
0
0 Cases
Education
SSLC
Profession
Information Awaited
VENKATARAMANAN. J
Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi
0
0 Cases
Education
B.Com
Profession
Information Awaited
SASIREKHA. M
Independent
2.5 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Pass
Profession
Information Awaited
DILLI KUMAR. R
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
10th Std
Profession
Information Awaited
ARAVIND. R
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
B.B.A.
Profession
Information Awaited
GOPI. K
Independent
1.9 L
0 Cases
Education
B.Sc., LLB.
Profession
Information Awaited
THANIKASALAM. B
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
ITI
Profession
Information Awaited
BALARUBAN
Independent
29.9 L
0 Cases
Education
B.E. Mechanical Engineering
Profession
Information Awaited
MICHAELRAJ. M. A
Independent
2.08 Cr
0 Cases
Education
B.A., (Discontinue)
Profession
Information Awaited
VIJAY. A
Independent
7.2 L
0 Cases
Education
12th
Profession
Information Awaited
JANAGARAJ
Independent
2.01 Cr
0 Cases
Education
8th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
None Of The Above
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Information Awaited
Profession
Information Awaited
Contest Insights
Contest Shape
A 16-way contest featuring 7 major parties. 15 newcomers are in the fray.
Locality Intelligence
14 candidates are local residents, while 1 are contesting from outside their home constituency.
Historical vs 2026 Contest
Previous Election
2021 Assembly
Winning Candidate
K.P.SHANKAR(DMK)
Current Overlay
2026 Pre-Election
Candidate Count
16 Candidates Announced
Watch Signals
Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative

Education
SSLC
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 92.33 Lac
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
53,564 Votes
Win Rate
100%
SENTHIL KUMAR. N is the incumbent MLA of Thiruvottiyur Constituency, elected in 2026 from TVK with a winning margin of 53,564 votes.
Constituency Insights
Key trends and characteristics based on recent elections.
Seat Type
Safe
This constituency shows safe election outcomes in recent cycles.
Party Leaning
Swing between parties
No single party has consistently dominated recent elections.
Turnout Trend
Increasing
Voter turnout has increasing in recent elections.
Elector Profile
Female-led electorate
Female voters outnumber male voters in this constituency.
Political Stability
Moderate change
The winning party has changed frequently across elections.
Election Statistics
Voter Turnout & Elector Data
Historical Data| Year | Total Electors | Votes Polled | Poll% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 244,903 | 207,088 | 84.56% |
| 2021 | 287,777 | 199,996 | 69.1% |
| 2016 | 284,010 | 190,061 | 66.92% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in thiruvottiyur
Past Winners List
Tamil Nadu Elections| Year | Winner | Party | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | SENTHIL KUMAR. N | T TVK | 53,564 |
| 2021 | K.P.SHANKAR | D DMK | 37,661 |
| 2016 | SAMY.K.P.P | D DMK | 4,863 |
Election Intelligence
How does thiruvottiyur compare to the statewide trends? Explore the full 2021 assembly election analysis to see performance across all 234 seats, regional patterns, and candidate analytics.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the current MLA of Thiruvottiyur?
SENTHIL KUMAR. N from Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is the current MLA of Thiruvottiyur constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Thiruvottiyur?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Thiruvottiyur was 84.56%.
Who are the 2026 candidates in Thiruvottiyur?
There are 16 candidates announced for Thiruvottiyur in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from IND, AIADMK, TVK, TAVK, NTK, CPIM, BSP.
Is the current MLA contesting again in Thiruvottiyur?
No, based on current announcements, the incumbent MLA is not in the candidate lineup for Thiruvottiyur in 2026.